Hypotears

Active Ingredient(s): Artificial Tears
Category: Vision / Eye Health

Artificial tears are lubricating eye drops used to relieve dryness and irritation of the ocular surface.[1] Dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a common ocular surface disorder and is characterized by disruption of the tear film and increased inflammation.[2] The tear film coats the surface of the eye and is composed of 3 layers: an aqueous, lipid, and mucous layer.[3] The aqueous layer consists of a mixture of electrolytes, enzymes... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Hypotears Ophthalmic Solution/ Drops
NDC: 0078-0519
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation

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